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Tuesday, 2 April 2019

[www.keralites.net] : Air Pollution and Diabetes

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Air Pollution and Diabetes:

As per a recent WHO report published in all major newspapers in India, the country tops in the bad air quality rankings. Kanpur is the world's most polluted city, and Delhi is in close behind in the sixth place. Also, Mumbai is the fourth most polluted megacity. Many other Indian cities too made it to this list, raising alarm bells and concerns among the citizens on how to maintain the air quality. While a lot of it, has to do with government and policies, a lot needs to be done by the citizens as well.

One may remember how last Diwali, the SC had ordered a ban on fireworks during Diwali in the Delhi region. Many schools are now running awareness campaigns on air pollution. You may be thinking that at the most air pollution can cause some respiratory diseases. But, that's not all; according to WHO, it causes 7 million deaths across the world, in a year. And studies now reveal that there could be links between air pollution and diabetes, which by itself is a silent killer as we all know.

The diabetes link

A WHO report on diabetes says that it will be the seventh leading cause of death across the world, by the year 2030. And to make matters worse, it has now been proved that, bad air quality can negatively influence the insulin levels in the body, resulting in diabetes. According to this study, 3.2 million new diabetes cases have occurred across the world in a year due to air pollution.

The outdoor air pollution levels considered by the researchers were microscopic particles of dirt, dust, smoke, soot, and liquid droplets that are airborne. As per the study results, 21% of the people under the study, who had no prior diabetes, developed the disease, when exposed to 5-10 micrograms per cubic meter of the polluted air. The percentage increased when the pollution in the atmosphere increased. While there have been many studies on this subject, this was a rather comprehensive one, that followed 1.7 million veteran Americans in 8.5 years, and published its results in 'The Lancet Planetary Health'. This report has been published in many major newspapers across the world, because of its significance of people's health.

The impact

This study was conducted in the US, where comparatively the air quality is much better as compared to India. And also, the quality of life is better, and people may be using air purifiers at home if they suspect air pollution in the area. So, while air pollution is a cause of great concern, it is more so in countries like India.

Here, we the population is higher, urbanization is more, deforestation happens, and there are lax rules about air pollution. The emissions from vehicles and industries are a major cause of concern. We have also seen how smogs form in cities like Delhi and Gurgaon. Also, there used to be the pollution from the farmers burning their crops in Haryana, or Punjab, which also contributed to the issue.

Hence, air pollution is a significant issue that is already causing many health concerns to the citizens, especially, the very young and the very old, as they are highly susceptible.

Precautions

Suggested precautions from the doctors to avoid the air pollution to the maximum possible extent are:

Wear an N95/99 grade mask that covers the mouth and the nose, when outside. The basic surgical mask, which is usually worn by most people is not helpful, especially in highly polluted cities.
Use an air purifier to improve the air quality indoors.
Use some potted plants that improve the indoor air quality, like Areca Palm, Rubber Plant, Aloe Vera, Ivy and Spider Plant, and Peace Lilies.
Asthma patients to take special care, under a doctor's advice.
Avoid morning walks when there is a cloud of smog and instead try it in the evening, when the smog is settled.
Use a chimney and exhaust in the kitchen and ensure proper ventilation.
You could also try steam inhalation daily with a few drops of eucalyptus oil to clear the passage and keep it clean.
Follow an Omega 3 fat-rich diet and also ensure to have Vitamin C food items daily.

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Monday, 1 April 2019

[www.keralites.net] Kidney Stone Diet

How To Eat Right If You Have Kidney Stone

Nausea, painful urination and pain in lower back or belly are common symptoms of kidney stones. If the stones are minute, your doctor will give you medicines to flush it out. In case of kidney stones that are bigger than 5mm, other forms of treatment are suggested.
Stone Formation in Kidneys
There are basically four types of kidney stones namely, uric acid stones, calcium stones, struvite stones and cystine stones.
Kidney stones form when there are changes in the balance of substances in the urine like water, minerals and salts. What you eat or drink makes a crucial difference to stone formation in the kidney. Make a thoughtful choice about the foods you consume. It is best to consult your doctor for a diet chart under such a condition.
Before we embark on the list of foods you should eat with kidney stones, know the food items that you should avoid:
Tea: While it is unimaginable to start your day without a hot cup of tea, it is advisable to skip it altogether if you have kidney stones. Tea increases the complications arising from kidney stones. It can also cause the size of the kidney stone to increase.
Tomatoes: Tomato is an indispensable part of Indian cooking. It is full of oxalate. Oxalate content tends to form calcium oxalate crystals. This further aggravates the painful condition of kidney stones. So, no matter how much you relish the taste of tomato in your dishes, it is best to avoid using it. If you must consume tomato, make sure you de-seed it before eating it raw or cooked.
Spinach: Spinach is another veggie that is full of oxalate content. If you eat it regularly, it is likely to increase the size of kidney stones by deposition of calcium oxalate. This will worsen your condition further. Give it a miss in your list of grocery shopping to avoid health complications.
Animal protein: If you are fond of prawns, fish and other varieties of sea food, then it is a good decision to avoid eating them. Kidney stones are formed due to imbalance of water and other minerals in the urine. Sea food is high in purine content. Purines elevate the amount of uric acid produced in your body. This causes an imbalance and leads to forming of uric acid stones. Also avoid eating other sources of animal protein like eggs, meat, poultry etc. if you have kidney stones.
Salt intake: Salt intake should be minimized if you have kidney stones. This is because salt enhances the amount of sodium in your body. Sodium increases the amount of calcium in the body. Calcium binds oxalate from food items and causes deposition of calcium oxalate crystals.This worsens the condition of kidney stones.Monosodium glutamate or MSG, baking soda, baking powder, fast food or packaged items are full of hidden high salt content. Avoid their consumption.
Chocolate: If you are fond of chocolate, remember that chocolate is full of oxalate content that leads to formation of kidney stones. So, indulge in them once in a while to avoid aggravating the stone condition.
Other oxalate rich foods to avoid: Peanut, guava, sweet potato, legumes, nuts, wheat bran, rhubarb etc, have loads of oxalate content in them.
Vitamin C: Foods rich in Vitamin C enhance calcium absorption in the body. This increases stone formation tendencies in the kidney. So, avoid citrus fruits, mango, melon, leafy greens, papaya, berries and potato.
There are certain food items that help prevent formation of kidney stones. They are as follows:
Use other condiments and seasonings to enhance the food flavor instead of salt.
Drink lemon water: Lemon water has lots of citric acid content. Citric acid is different from Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. It binds calcium in the urine that leaves less calcium available for binding with oxalate content in the body and thus prevents stone formation.Citric acid prevents calcium oxalate crystals from forming stones. It has an alkalizing effect and reduces the amount of uric acid in the body. This helps prevents forming of uric acid stones in your kidneys.
Magnesium intake: Magnesium helps prevent kidney stone formation. Make sure you take 400 mg of magnesium supplements daily. Eating nuts and seeds soaked overnight in water is another source of magnesium intake.
Eat more carbs: Increase the intake of carbohydrates in your diet. Avoid sugary food items as they elevate the uric acid in the body and lead to uric acid stone formation. 100-150 grams for women and 180-200 grams of carbs for men is adequate daily dosage, if they are moderately active.
Water intake: Make sure your water intake if around 2.5 to 3 litres everyday. If you are sweating due to hot weather, working out or dehydrated due to diarrhea, make sure to increase your fluid intake.
Make sure you maintain a healthy diet to prevent kidney stone formation. Take medical advice to find the diet best suited to your condition. Follow the diet diligently along with your medication. A balanced approach will go a long way in ensuring a healthy life!

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[www.keralites.net] Anti Acne Recipes For Glamorous Skin

6 Anti Acne Recipes For Glamorous Skin

Acne is not just a teenage problem. Many adults suffer from acne too. Healing from within is the best way to get rid of acne for good and keep it at bay. Therefore, including essential vitamins and minerals in your regular diet will ensure that those break outs are kept under control.
Anti Acne Foods
Red Grapes – being a rich source of antioxidants (compounds that can significantly reduce oxidation) eat grapes regularly to fight acne. The antioxidant called resveratol present is them promotes good skin health. Try and eat them with their skin as that's where most of the fruit's antioxidants are found.
Avocado – packed with with Vitamin E that is a key ingredient in fighting acne this is a must buy fruit if acne is troubling you. When eaten, they lubricate skin from within. The fat present in them is good for the skin.
Carrots – Rich in Vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene that works against acne, carrot is the superfood for acne. Vitamin A also reduces the production of sebum by our sebaceous glands, thus preventing the formation of acne and pimples.
Salmon – One of the best sources of anti-inflammatory Omega-3s which strengthens the skin's lipid membrane, salmon is one of the best foods that clear up acne.
Almonds – The antioxidant Vitamin E present in almonds helps skin heal from damage and scarring caused by acne.
Here are some recipes to treat acne from within:
Recipe 1
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil (Tulsi)
2 medium sized carrots
½ a lemon
1 medium sized peach
Juice the ingredients in this order for a healthy drink.
Recipe 2
2 sweet potatoes
2 medium sized carrots
½ an inch of ginger
Cinnamon for flavor
Drop these in a juicer, blend and drink for clear skin.
Recipe 3
Grind 1 carrot, 1 green apple, 1 orange, 1 tomato and relish a yummy drink as you help your skin to be acne free.
Recipe 4
Have you got these fruits and veggies at home?
2 carrots, 2 green apples, 1 medium-sized beetroot, ¼ lemon slice
Then simply juice them up and treat your skin with this awesome super food..
Recipe 5
Do you love smoothies?? Then why not mix the below foods in a blender until smooth and do your skin some good.
4 celery stalks (Ajmoda)
2 carrots
1 beet
1 bunch parsley
1 apple
2 handfuls spinach
1/2 handful kale
Lemon and ginger to taste
Recipe 6
2 fresh tomatoes
1 red pepper
Fresh basil leaves (handful)
Fresh rosemary (handful)
Dried thyme
Tomato puree
Olive oil
Slice the red pepper into 8 pieces and remove its center with the seeds. Chop the tomato in to four slices. Take a roasting pan, put a few drops of olive oil and place slices of tomato and red pepper. Also, add a few basil leaves, fresh rosemary, dried thyme and sprinkle olive oil and roast.
Once the vegetables are roasted put them into a blender along with tomato puree. Add salt and pepper as per your taste. As the soup blends, slowly add in the water until you reach your desired consistency.
As you tweak your diet, also get enough sleep, drink enough water, include physical activity in your daily routine, cleanse your face twice daily and exfoliate gently once a week.
Enjoy beautiful skin!